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September 3, 2026 at 9 a.m.
AEC’s Staking Engineer heading to Guatemala.
News, Powering the Future
September 1, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Local Students represent AEC at Colorado Youth Leadership Camp!!
News, Powering the Future
August 11, 2026 at 12:29 p.m.
Investing in Schools. Empowering Students. Strengthening Our Communities
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July 25, 2026 at 9 a.m.
A Trip of a Life Time!!! 2026 Youth Tour
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July 17, 2026 at 9 a.m.
AEC’s Member Guide Takes First Place in National Communications Contest
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June 30, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Wired up for Safety
News
June 12, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Lopez earns Certified Loss Control Professional Designation
News
June 1, 2026 at 11:37 a.m.
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative Participates in Energy Camp at Canyon Camp
News, Powering the Future
June 1, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Electricity costs have been somewhat flat while other commodities have price hikes
News
May 21, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.
Alfalfa Electric Employees Volunteer at Special Olympics Oklahoma Summer Games
We Power You Senior Scholarship logo
News
May 15, 2026 at 10:52 a.m.
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative Awards $2,500 “We Power You” Senior Scholarship
News
May 10, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative Awards CoBank Sharing Success Grants to Local Communities
News
May 4, 2026 at 9 a.m.
2026 Energy Camp Students
News, Powering the Future
May 1, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Global supply chain disruptions, surging demand creating pressure for utilities
News
April 26, 2026 at 4:57 p.m.
Help Us Plan for the Future: Take the Residential Consumer Survey by May 31
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April 15, 2026 at 8:02 p.m.
90th Annual Meeting
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April 11, 2026 at 11:16 a.m.
Puffinbarger selected as Guatemala volunteer
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April 5, 2026 at 8:03 p.m.
Flash Light Easter Egg Hunt
News, Powering the Future
April 1, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Electrical infrastructure investments will help in reducing disruptions
News
March 27, 2026 at 7:24 p.m.
CYLC Winners Announced
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March 15, 2026 at 7:42 p.m.
Youth Tour Winners Announced
News, Powering the Future
March 1, 2026 at 8 a.m.
WFEC using cost mitigation strategies to help plan for future energy needs
News
February 2, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.
Connection that Restores – Mutual Aid in Mississippi
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February 1, 2026 at 9:24 a.m.
Trustees up for Re-Election
News, Powering the Future
February 1, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Diversified fuel portfolio vital for stability and reliability
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January 27, 2026 at 9:37 a.m.
Help Us Amplify the Voice of Rural Oklahoma
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January 7, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Youth Tour 2026 Applications Due in Two Weeks
News, Powering the Future
December 30, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Generation, Transmission and Distribution All Play Essential Roles in Power Industry
Chelsey Guffy
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December 22, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Guffy selected as Oklahoma Youth Tour 2026 Chaperone
News
December 15, 2025 at 12:11 p.m.
Milestones Worth Celebrating

James and Puffinbarger complete training programs.

News
December 8, 2025 at 11:26 a.m.
Merry & Bright Program Returns for 2025
News, Powering the Future
November 17, 2025 at 8 a.m.
WFEC Facing Challenges of Increasing SPP Reserve Capacity Requirements

WFEC Facing Challenges of Increasing SPP Reserve Capacity Requirements

News
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 p.m.
Alfalfa Named Top Electric Cooperative Communicator of 2025

Alfalfa Electric Cooperative has been honored with the title of Top Electric Cooperative Communicator for 2025 at the recent MR/PR statewide meeting. This prestigious recognition highlights Alfalfa’s excellence in communication, creativity, and community engagement.

News
November 1, 2025 at 11:41 a.m.
Co-opreneur Day 2025

On October 22, the fourth annual Co-opreneur Day was held at the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives in Oklahoma City.

News
October 30, 2025 at 1:36 p.m.
Celebrating Our Members and Our Community

Alfalfa Electric Cooperative kicks off National Co-op Month with a Open House/Member Appreciation Luncheon.

News
October 21, 2025 at 9:50 a.m.
Energy Camp Enlightens Students

Electric cooperatives sponsor many youth programs during the summer months — including Energy Camp. Approximately 75 eighth-graders representing 23 Oklahoma electric cooperatives attended camp May 28 to 31 near Hinton, Oklahoma. 

News
October 20, 2025 at 1:59 p.m.
Shoot for the Nations, “Shooting for a Brighter Tomorrow”

On Sept. 26th, 8 of our Alfalfa Electric employees participated in the 2025 Shoot for the Nations, a sporting clays shooting event supporting the Oklahoma Energy Trails Foundation.

News, Sharing Success
October 12, 2025 at 11:37 a.m.
2025 Sharing Success Grants Awarded

Alfalfa Electric and CoBank Deliver $30,000 in sharing success grants to local organizations.

Gail Ridgway
News
September 15, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.
Ridgway Celebrates 40 years

Alfalfa Electric Cooperative celebrates Gail Ridgway and her 40 years of dedicated service.

News
July 30, 2025 at 12:42 p.m.
CYLC

Alfalfa Electric Fuels Growth of Student Leaders at Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp

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June 24, 2025 at 11:58 p.m.
Accepting Bids – Cargo Trailer/Lifetime Tables & Chairs

Alfalfa Electric Cooperative is accepting bids for a 22-foot trailer, folding tables, and folding chairs.

News
June 20, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.
2025 Youth Tour

Kiner & Littlefield Shine at Youth Tour 2025

AEC office exterior
News
June 12, 2025 at 12:27 p.m.
89th Annual Meeting

On Friday, April 4, we welcomed our members to Alfalfa Electric Cooperative’s 89th Annual Meeting, held at the Cherokee High School Auditorium. This year’s theme — Your Power, Your Voice, Our Community — reflected our dedication to serving our members and fostering a stronger sense of connection within our cooperative.

News
May 30, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.
2025 Special Olympics

Alfalfa Electric Cooperative supports the 2025 Special Olympics in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

CEO/GM Greg Goetz
News
May 28, 2025 at 1:10 p.m.
Goetz 40 years of Dedicated Service!!!

Alfalfa Electric Cooperative celebrates Greg Goetz and his dedication to 40 years of service!!!

News
May 12, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.
Leadership Summit 2025

Alfalfa Electric sends two students to Leadership Summit 2025

News, Sharing Success
April 9, 2025 at 11:52 p.m.
Sharing Success Charitable Contribution Program Renewed for 2025

AEC’s lender, CoBank, has announced the renewal of their Sharing Success charitable contribution program for 2025.

mower
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March 24, 2025 at 12:41 a.m.
Accepting Bids for Lawn Care Services

Alfalfa Electric is seeking written bids from qualified lawn care professionals to provide lawn care for our corporate office.

News
March 23, 2025 at 12:52 p.m.
Where Did All of the Capacity Go?

For years, ever since the Hugo Power Plant went commercial in 1982, WFEC has operated from an excess capacity condition

News
March 23, 2025 at 12:50 a.m.
Join Us at Our 89th Annual Meeting

Alfalfa Electric Cooperative (AEC) is set to host its 89th annual meeting on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Cherokee High School Auditorium.

News
January 7, 2025 at 5:38 p.m.
Your Power, Your Voice, Our Community

As we look forward to 2025, our focus is evolving the ways we communicate with you, our members. We are excited to introduce this year’s theme:"Your Power, Your Voice, Our Community."

Co-opreneur Day winning team
News
December 10, 2024 at 5:41 p.m.
Co-opreneur Day 2024

On October 15, the third annual Co-opreneur Day was held at the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives in Oklahoma City.

lineman on pole in Guatemala
News
December 5, 2024 at 5:44 p.m.
Bringing Light to Barejones – Oklahoma’s Electric Cooperatives Electrify Rural Guatemala

15 volunteers traveled to the remote village of Barejones in Guatemala, bringing the life-changing gift of electricity to its residents for the first time.

News
November 11, 2024 at 5:52 p.m.
Merry & Bright 2024

The festive season is upon us, and there’s no better time to spread joy and generosity. In line with our mission to Energize our Neighbors, we at Alfalfa Electric believe in the power of community and the importance of helping one another — especially during the holidays.

News
October 21, 2024 at 10:32 p.m.
Alfalfa Electric Celebrates National Co-op Month

October is here, and it’s a special time for us — it’s National Co-op Month! This year, we’re celebrating with the theme “Energizing Our Neighbors,” underscoring our commitment to providing reliable power and fostering a strong, community-focused spirit.

Chelsea Thomas
News
October 21, 2024 at 10:26 p.m.
New Employee Spotlight – Chelsea Thomas

Our New Employee Spotlight features Chelsea Thomas.

News
October 21, 2024 at 10:25 p.m.
Home Cybersecurity Tips by Nick Davis

Our largest fear involving technology is being hacked. The fright includes our financial background dissolving into the midst of the dark web. How do we eliminate the vulnerabilities?

2 utility trucks hold up a Welcome to Shoot for the Nations sign in an outdoor setting
News
October 21, 2024 at 5:54 p.m.
Shoot for the Nations – Lighting the Way for a Brighter Future

On Sept. 27, 9 of our Alfalfa Electric employees participated in the 2024 Shoot for the Nations, a sporting clays shooting event supporting the Oklahoma Energy Trails Foundation.

Mariana Correa and Brooklyn Murrow
News
October 21, 2024 at 9:58 a.m.
Empowering Students at Cooperative Leadership Camp

2 local students representing Alfalfa Electric Cooperative (AEC) participated in the 47th Annual Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp (CYLC), July 12 to 18, 2024.

News, Sharing Success
October 21, 2024 at 9:54 a.m.
2024 Sharing Success Grants Awarded

Alfalfa Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees approved CoBank’s Sharing Success program for the 13th year.

Robyn Turney
News
October 21, 2024 at 9:48 a.m.
An Amazing 10 Years – Turney Retires

How does a physical education teacher with an English minor find employment at an electric cooperative? It wasn’t my plan, but it was the good Lord’s — and what an incredible plan it was. 

Youth Tour delegates
News
October 21, 2024 at 9:42 a.m.
Local Students Visit Nation’s Capital

This summer, Alfalfa Electric Cooperative sponsored an amazing learning experience for local students.

Riker Hankey, Burlington student, is diving into electrical safety in the AEC bucket!
News
July 31, 2024 at 11:08 p.m.
Alfalfa Electric Cooperative Joins Touch A Truck Event in Burlington

Alfalfa Electric Cooperative (AEC) recently participated in the exciting Touch A Truck event held in Burlington, Oklahoma, where kids got a hands-on experience with an array of large trucks and emergency vehicles.

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